Trump Signed the Russia Sanctions—Then Made Them Worthless

Podcast: Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine · Professor Gerdes

Opublikowano: 2026-10-17

I examine Trump’s executive order waiving key Russia sanctions under the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, the national-interest exemption, Russian oil and diesel trade, and what this means for Ukraine, Congress, Putin, and U.S. pressure on Moscow. 00:00 Trump’s Executive Order and the Graham Act 02:25 Congressional Intent and the Implementation Deadline 03:45 What the Executive Order Actually Waives 04:50 Executive Power and the National Interest 07:10 The Waiver Loophole in the Graham Act 08:45 Diesel Prices and Russian Refi...